“I don’t think many citizens want to see what’s on television become even more violent, vulgar than it is.” Ortwerth told KMOX television content is already crude and promiscuous.

The regulatory agency said it wants to ensure that its enforcement of indecency rules is fully consistent with First Amendment principles following last year’s Supreme Court ruling that its enforcement of indecency rules was too vague.

The public comment period ended this week but Ortwerth believes politicians still need to hear from the public.